Northwest Harborcreek, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Chautauqua County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
8,908
Population
1,782/sq mi density
$87,601
Median Income
$42,678 per capita
$215,200
Home Value
$194,885 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$87,601 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$215,200 home value, $875/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Northwest Harborcreek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 104.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 726 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,782/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1482°N, 79.9947°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chautauqua County County |
| Nearest Airport | Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (ERI) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2 in |
Northwest Harborcreek has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.5").